Southern California metalcore stalwarts Scars of Tomorrow return with THE FAILURE OF DROWNING, a well-manicured 11-track metalcore affair full of seething riffs and scornful lyrics. Songs like "The Unwinding" illuminate the band's undeniable love of the chunky riff, while "Relive the Curse" and "The Silence of Sorrow" get the pit going with staccato headbanging riffs. If you're looking for a buffer between Norma Jean and Full Blown Chaos, this disc is the perfect choice. www.victoryrecords.com
- Mike SOS